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Colorado National Speedway Rules: General Rules

Last Revised: January 5, 2018

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GENERAL RULES

GENERAL RULES DISCLAIMER:

The rules, regulations, procedures and information set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly

conduct of motor racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules

shall govern the condition of all COLORADO NATIONAL SPEEDWAY (CNS) events, and by participating in

these events, All NASCAR members and non-members are required to comply with these rules. No expressed or

implied warranty of safety shall result from the publication of, or the compliance with these rules, regulations or

procedures. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury

and/or death to participants, spectators or any others.

Competitors are solely and directly responsible for the safety of their race cars/trucks and racing equipment,

and are obligated to perform their duties (whether as a car/truck owner, driver, or mechanic) in a manner designed

to minimize to the best degree possible, the risk of injury to themselves and others. Any car/truck deemed to be

unsafe by CNS officials, to compete or continue, may be sent to the pit area at any time. The CNS Track Promoter,

Track Officials, Track personnel, and/or NASCAR are not responsible for the adequacy of a competitor’s race

vehicle, racing equipment, or racing activity to accomplish this.

No pretense is made for having designed a foolproof set of rules and regulations. The spirit and intent of the

rules is the standard by which Events will be governed. The Track Steward is authorized to decide if an equipment

change or modification is an attempt to circumvent these rules. The Track Steward can and will disqualify a race

car in violation of the spirit and intent of these rules. If this rulebook does not specifically state that you can alter,

change, or otherwise modify something on your car, you should consider it a violation of these rules. No part is

deemed to have been approved by passing through prior technical inspections.

ADMISSION PRIVILEGE:

Colorado National Speedway is considered Private property, unauthorized presence is considered trespassing,

and violators are subject to the penalties prescribed by law. Through your membership license, registration, and/or

admission tickets, you have been given license to be on Colorado National Speedway property in conjunction

with racing activities. The management of Colorado National Speedway and/or Officials reserve the right to

revoke and/or cancel this license at any time that it is deemed that a participant’s or spectator’s presence or conduct

is not in the best interests of the sport of auto racing, fellow competitors, spectators, management, officials, and/or

employees of Colorado National Speedway.

GENERAL RULES:

We welcome all drivers, owners, and crew members to Colorado National Speedway. All drivers must be of legal

driving age and those participating in a NASCAR sanctioned division must hold a current NASCAR driver’s

license. NASCAR license applications may be obtained from CNS offices or from NASCAR directly. All

working crew members in any one of the sanctioned NASCAR divisions must also purchase a NASCAR

membership. All vehicles must be registered with CNS and be assigned a number at the cost of $75.00 each. CNS

reserves the right to deny eligibility to any applicant. The current year competitor’s numbers and pit stalls will be

held until every Division has competed at least one time. Any Number or Pit Stall not registered as of this date

will become available on a first come, first served basis. Current year Registered numbers not used in competition

before July 1st will be released with no refunds. Both sides of Registration Form must be legibly completed in full

and signed by the competitor prior to participation in any CNS racing events, including practice. It is every



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DRIVER’S RESPONSIBILITY to register his/her vehicle and draw a qualifying pill for every event at the lower

level of the Pit Tower, no later than 3:00pm unless otherwise posted. All drivers, in all divisions, must turn in a

fully paid and completed a current year Registration Form, with properly assigned car number, prior to competing

in any event. (Including qualifying races) There will be no duplicate numbers and /or letters used.

INJURY CLAIMS: NASCAR and/or CNS’ insurance policy acts as secondary claim agent to primary personal

insurance ONLY if processed on the date of the incident. Therefore, any incident which occurs on the Track or

in the Pit Area which results in an injury MUST be reported to the Pit Steward or CNS Security immediately

following the incident. Be sure to provide the Speedway Representative with your Pit Pass (wristband) while

filing a report. Any incident submitted after the date of occurrence and / or without a Pit Pass will not be processed,

resulting in a loss of any potential coverage.

DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES:

The minimum age for competitors at CNS will be 14 years of age (If approved by CNS). A minor release form

will be required for competitors 14 to 17 years of age. CNS Management reserves the right to accept or deny

eligibility to anyone. CNS will not allow any type of ‘passengers’ during any race, practice, or otherwise in these

divisions. Shirt, long pants, and closed-toe shoes are required by all active crewmembers. (No Sleeveless shirts

are allowed). Each driver must sign in and/or draw a qualifying pill at the lower level of the Pit Tower prior to

3:00pm or as announced. At all events, the driver assumes responsibility for the actions of his/her pit crew and

owner (including any unpaid fines) of which will be deducted from the driver’s purse. If you have any complaints,

they will be reviewed in an orderly manner.

DRIVER AND CREW CHIEF MEETINGS:

Attendance at all driver and crew chief meetings is mandatory. Unexcused absence will result in loss of starting

position. CNS will notify drivers and Crew Chiefs in advance, of time and place where the drivers’ meetings will

occur. Roll call may be taken. Drivers and Crew Chiefs are responsible for conveying any new or important

information discussed during these meetings to their crews and car owner. These meetings are for Driver’s and

Crew Chiefs only.

CONDUCT:

DRIVER’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

I agree that I shall be the sole spokesperson for myself, the car owner, and the crew in all matters pertaining to

compliance with the rules and regulations, and I agree and understand that I am responsible for the conduct of my

crew. Drivers alone will be held responsible for the behavior of themselves, crewmembers, owners and any other

personnel connected with that team. Penalties may be enforced against an entire team for conduct infractions

committed by any one member.

Unsportsmanlike conduct such as hand gestures, foul language, throwing of objects, on-track retaliations or

visual display of bad temper by drivers or their crew and owners will result in appropriate penalties.

Fighting is strictly prohibited. There will be absolutely no excuses or exceptions to this rule. This rule is not

appealable and CNS Officials decisions are final.

An owner, driver or crewmember, initiating or participating in a fight may cause the team(s) loss of points;

purse/point money accumulated by team(s) and may result in Legal action, disqualification, ejection, License

revocation or suspension of team(s) or individual(s) at the discretion of CNS officials.



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a. Verbal abuse or physical threats (including on social media) made to CNS officials, track

employees, fans, fellow competitors, etc. by any owner, driver or crewmember will not be

tolerated and will result in appropriate penalties up to and including suspension, loss of points,

and monies.

b. Deliberate reckless behavior by owners, drivers, crewmembers or other team members, on or

off track, endangering the safety of officials, track crews or fans, will result in penalties at the

discretion of CNS officials

ALCOHOL:

No alcoholic beverages or controlled substances may be brought on to Colorado National Speedway

premises at any time. You and/or your vehicle may be subject to search while at Colorado National Speedway.

Consumption of alcohol / controlled substances before or during a race or while you are in the pit area is strictly

prohibited. After the last feature event is started, Only Alcohol sold at CNS is allowed to be consumed in the

pits. Absolutely no alcohol consumption is allowed in the parking areas. Driver will be subject to a fine

and/or suspension for himself or any member of his/her crew, etc. for breaking the above rules. CNS reserves

the right to require or randomly test for alcohol or any controlled substance at any time. Consumption or use

of drugs and/or alcohol prior to and/or during CNS events is prohibited. By registering, competing and/or

entering the CNS facility you agree to such test without exception.

TECH INSPECTION:

All classes (including visiting divisions) are required to go through technical inspection for safety before

being allowed onto the track. This does not guarantee that your vehicle will pass a post-race technical

inspection. The competitor’s safety is paramount at CNS, and to that end, CNS officials reserve the right to

require repairs or improvements to any race vehicle or component prior to participating in any racing event or

practice. Below are the minimum requirements:

□ Helmets: Helmets must meet the specifications set forth in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

Regulations or meet the specifications set forth by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. Current

specifications require that helmets meet a minimum of SA- 2010 standard and that NO motorcycle approved

helmets are used in automotive competition.

□ Fire Suits, shoes, and gloves: All drivers must wear at minimum either a two-piece or one-piece single layer

fire protectant uniform meeting current SFI-3 or better standards. Flame retardant undergarments HIGHLY

recommended. Driving shoes and gloves are required and must meet current SFI and FIA standards. Rips and

tears are not allowed on any aforementioned gear.

□ Seat Belts: Nylon safety belts and harnesses are required. It is required that each driver be fastened in with

at least a 5-point safety harness, including 3 inch wide lap belt, two(2) 3 inch wide over the shoulder straps

(as it passes over the head and neck restraint device) and crotch straps. No sternum latches allowed. No “Y”

or “V” belts allowed. All belts and harness apparatus must have the manufacturers date tag attached and dated

from approximate time of purchase. Maximum usage is three (3) years from the date on the belt. It is highly

recommended that any manufacturer’s tags that pass under any adjuster be removed and kept for technical

inspection. All belts must be installed in a manner so as not to contact sharp objects and must not have knots,

twists or tears in the installation. All seat belts must be bolted solidly to the roll cage with approved eyelets

designed for this purpose. Seatbelts that are contaminated by oils, greases, fuels will not be allowed. There

cannot be any holes, tears or fraying of any belt. Proper Seat belt mounting is depicted below and will be

strictly enforced:



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SAFETY BELT DIAGRAMS:

LAP BELT ANGLE SHOULDER BELT ANGLE SUB STRAP ANGLE



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PROPER WRAPPING OF SHOULDER HARNESS BELTS:

3-bar adjuster should be positioned as close possible to harness bar or

snap-on/bolt-on bracket. This applies to both lap and shoulder belt points.

The final wrap as pictured in Figure 8 is mandatory. At least 4” of webbing

material must extend out from the adjuster after this final wrap is

completed

POSITIONING AND USE OF LAP BELT MOUNTING POINTS:

Lap belts must be positioned so that the mounting hardware through which the webbing passes is loaded in

plane as the webbing passes through the seat and over the pelvis. Bolt-on brackets must be allowed to swivel

and snap-on eye bolts must be aligned (using wavy washers) to allow directional loading.

□ Neck Support: All drivers except F-8 shall connect their helmet to an approved head and neck restraint

device/system which is SFI-approved at any time while on the racetrack. A "Hutchens" device, "HANS" or

equivalent that positively attaches to the drivers helmet is required. High-density foam "horse collars" or

equivalent, are not considered a sufficient support device. All Neck supports are subject to approval by Tech

committee. The head and neck restraint device/system, when connected, should conform to the manufacturer's

mounting instructions, and it should be configured, maintained and used in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions. It is the responsibility of the driver, not CNS, to ensure that his/her device/system is SFI-

APPROVED, correctly installed, maintained and properly used.

□ Window Net: All divisions will have window nets except F-8 and visiting classes where they are not required.

Driver's window nets must be constructed of no less than a 3/4" webbing and securely attached at the bottom

with a quick release catch at the top. The forward edge of the window net, when in the closed position, should

be in line or forward of the steering wheel. The net’s upper and lower mounts must be welded to the roll cage.

Nets are required at any time the car is on the racing surface. No object may be attached to the window net at



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any time. The rationale is this changes the rating of the window net, thus making it a safety violation. It may

also impede the ability of safety workers in the event of an emergency. Examples of they include hanging

stuffed animals or wire-tying Lexan to them.

□ Aluminum Seat/Mounting: Only aluminum racing type seats are permitted. The use of a fiberglass type

seat is not allowed. Seat must be located a minimum of 8 inches from left side door bars to the center of the

seat. Head surround type seats with appropriate shoulder supports are mandatory. They shall provide rigid

support around both sides of the helmet and across the back. No car or truck will be allowed to participate in

any on track activities without a head surround and shoulder supports properly installed on the seat. Mounting

and configuration must be approved by CNS tech officials.

□ Safety Pad: The center of the steering wheel must have a safety pad.

□ Roll bar padding: All roll bars within the drivers reach must be padded with hi density padding or fire

retardant padding acceptable to CNS Officials.

□ Driver’s side deflector plates: Driver’s side deflector plates are required for all divisions, located outside

left door bars and foot protection bars, minimum 1/8 inch steel plate welded to roll bars. Plating must meet

track official’s approval.

□ Cut-off Switch: A labeled ON/OFF rotary type Master Switch, with ON being in the clockwise position,

must be located at or on the front of the dash in the center. Pro Trucks may place the cutoff switch on the

tonneau cover. The switch must be wired to the battery cable in a manner that will cut off all electrical power

in the car. Visiting classes must have this switch as well but placement may vary due to constraints.

□ Air Filter: The only approved type of air filter element in any CNS sanctioned division will be the paper

media type. No K&N, gauze, or oil treated elements will be allowed. Visiting divisions must have the approval

of CNS to vary from this requirement.

□ Studs: No hollow gun drilled, tubular bolts or studs allowed. Each stud must protrude through lug nut a

minimum of two (2) threads.

□ Wheel weights: Wheel weights are NOT allowed.

□ Plugs: All plugs for rear ends, transmissions, oil pans, and oil tanks must be drilled, securely installed, and

safety wired. See penalty section for fines regarding not following this rule.

□ Batteries: Only one (1) battery per vehicle is permitted, and must be effectively secured and covered.

□ Fuel Filter: No glass or plastic fuel filters are allowed

□ Fire extinguisher: Must have at a minimum one (1) 2.5 lb fire extinguisher fully charged with an indicator

gauge within reach of driver securely mounted with a metal quick release bracket.

□ Lead Mounting: Securely bolted to the frame and marked with the car number.

□ Throttle Linkage: Two (2) opposing throttle springs are required.



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□ Side Mirrors: Side mirrors will be permitted and must not protrude beyond the vehicle’s door panel and must

not be constructed of glass. This rule applies to all divisions except trains.

□ Fire Wall Sealed: No gaps or oversized penetrations.

□ Tow Hooks Front and Rear: All vehicles must have 4 tow hooks mounted to the chassis. Tow hooks must

be mounted to the underside of the chassis. 2 hooks should be mounted at the extreme front of the chassis

forward of the front tires. Two hooks must be mounted at the extreme rear of the chassis behind the rear tires.

All hooks must be able to except a 3” strap. Clearly identifying them from other components is highly

recommended.

□ Body Exterior: No ragged or spear like devices (including jack post stubs) may protrude from the vehicle

body.

□ Transponder Location: Required for all oval track cars. Fourteen Feet and Two inches (14’2”) for Super

Late Models, Late Models, Pro Trucks, and Super Stocks measured, and one Hundred and Six inches (106”)

for GAM’s measured from the leading edge of the race car.

CAR & TRUCK REQUIREMENTS:

CAR/TRUCK NUMBERS: No more than two numeric digits will be allowed for any car/truck, including Trains.

Numbers must be legible; they must be a minimum of 20 inches in height with 4 inches of spacing between them.

Trains are required to have a minimum of 30 inch numbers. Numbers must be easy to read from both sides and

the top number is to be oriented for passenger side view. Numbers must be centered and in a contrasting color to

the body paint. Additionally, numbers that are 6 inches in height must be on the right front nosepiece and right

rear tail light cover. Absolutely no foil or reflective numbers will be allowed! If a car / truck does not meet the

entire requirement regarding number specifications, it will not be scored and therefore no purse or points will be

awarded.

DECALS: NASCAR Weekly Racing Series decal packs and CNS contingency sponsor decals will be provided

to each competing team and are required for competition and awards. All of the decals of the various

manufacturers who support the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series must be displayed on the front fender area as

indicated by NASCAR. Use of the displayed products may also be required. All vehicles must have the required

vehicle weight posted on the passenger side A-Pillar.

FUEL: RACING FUEL ONLY PERMITTED AND MUST BE PURCHASED FROM CNS DIRECTLY, as this

will enable us to check for any additives. No nitrous oxide, oxygen containing compounds, or any other additives

will be allowed. (CNS Officials will be monitoring this and if at any time, it is determined that you are not using

fuel purchased from CNS, you will be disqualified and/or receive no purse or points) Fuel color must match the

CNS fuel sample from pump. Super Stock and Pure Stock divisions have an exception and will be allowed to run

“pump gas”. Grand American Modifieds also have an exception and are allowed to run alcohol provided a

minimum six inch letter “A” is affixed at the rear of the side door numbers for emergency crew identification.

MISC:

□ Brakes must be in good working order and no carbon fiber brake components are allowed.

□ Mufflers are mandatory and must control the noise level to 95 DBA or less.

□ All Cars/Trucks will not be permitted to carry onboard computers, processors, recording devices, traction

control devices, or digital readout gauges. Approved video recording devices are permitted.

□ No colored or tinted Lexan, decals, or graphics are allowed on front or rear windshield areas.



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□ The use of ethylene glycol (anti-freeze) or similar products is strictly prohibited. Water Wetter, Motormax

or similar at CNS discretion and anti-rust products are permitted.

□ Possession and use of tire treatment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

□ The use or installation of an open or closed loop vacuum type system to evacuate air from the engine is a

speed enhancing alteration and is not allowed in any division.

□ No belt or gear driven cam drives are permitted in LM, PT, SS, F8, and PS Divisions.

□ No operator controlled, computer controlled or automatic weight transfer, weight shifting, or weight altering

or techniques will be allowed.

□ No engine, chassis or shock adjustments are allowed from the driver’s compartment. (Compartment is

defined as anything the driver can touch while seated in the driving position.) The only driver adjustment

allowed is brake bias.

□ The SPEED LIMIT IS 5 MPH IN THE PITS!

□ All teams competing in any event must have a fully charged 10 to 13 pound halon or equivalent dry chemical

fire extinguisher in their pit area.

□ Drivers and teams must shut off engines and stop the movement of cars during the playing of the National

Anthem and during drivers meetings. This includes generators.

□ No passengers at any time aboard race vehicles and/or trailers.

□ There will be no motorized or un-motorized vehicles of any kind, i.e.: bicycles, tricycles, 3-wheelers, 4-

wheelers, or golf carts allowed in the pit area unless specifically pre-approved by CNS Management.

□ Track Officials shall be empowered to permit minor deviations from any of the specifications herein.

Officials may, at their discretion, impose any further restrictions that in his/her opinion does not alter the

minimum acceptable requirements. No expressed or implied warranty or safety shall result from any such

alteration of specification. Any interpretation or deviation of those rules is left to the discretion of the Track

Officials. Their decisions are final.

□ In keeping with the CNS commitment to maintaining proper balance in the competition arena, it may be

necessary for CNS Management to make rule changes and/or rule modifications from time to time. Such

changes are designed to enhance close competition. CNS’s goal of a full starting field in each race, that

matches cars as equally as possible is certainly in the overall best interest of the sport. No equipment of a

race car will be considered as having been approved by reason of having passed through inspection

“unobserved”. If this rule book does not specifically state that a change, modification or addition is legal,

then a competitor must consider that change, modification or addition as illegal. If a question arises about

the legality of a change, modification or addition that is not covered in this rule book, the question must be

answered by CNS in writing, and that decision is final.

□ Every vehicle must maintain space on their windshield (or other approved area) for the placement of the

Division Sponsor decal. A Division Sponsor Decal must be in place prior to competing in the A Main event,

or points will not be awarded.

□ Out-of-town cars/trucks: Out-of-town cars/trucks not registered with CNS, which do not meet CNS

specifications, may be subject to weight penalties in order to compete in any event, with full disclosures of

visiting track rules.

□ TRACK RULES: Colorado National Speedway track rules shall prevail. If this rule book does not

specifically state that you may change, add, or alter something, then you must consider that change or

modification illegal until approval is given.

SUSPENSION:

The following rules do not apply to the Super Late Model division

□ No bump stops will be allowed. No type of mechanical suspension travel limiting devices, coil binding or

other methods will be allowed. Suspension travel must not be limited by shock absorbers and / or components

or mounting location.



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□ When coil over springs are used they must be conventional, closed and ground on both ends. Coil over springs

that taper down on the ends to eliminate the need for shock adapters will be allowed. No custom coil over or

custom conventional springs will be allowed. No progressive / digressive coil over or conventional springs

will be allowed. Coil over and conventional springs must be utilized as manufactured. See individual division

rules for spring eligibility.

□ Trailing arms and panhard bar may not incorporate dampening devices of any type (Except Super Stock

Division using stock rubber or polyurethane bushings).

CRATE MOTOR RULE:

□ Factory sealed “crate” motors must remain as manufactured with no rebuilding or “freshening” allowed.

Rebuilt or unsealed “crate” motors are ineligible for competition unless approved from CNS in writing.

RADIO REQUIREMENTS:

Two-way radios are required in the Super Late Model, Late Model, ProTruck, and G.A.M. divisions. An area

will also be reserved in the Pit grandstands for a maximum of two crew chief’s or crew member’s with radio

communications to his/her driver during all practice, “A” Main Events and Qualifying Events.

Participants in any division that are not using radios for spotting will be required to utilize the Raceiver

technology. Car Numbers must be clearly visible on individuals that are spotting for a race participant while

in the spotting area at all times. No lap counting or timing devices are allowed in any race car/truck.

TECH INSPECTION:

ALL cars/trucks will go through tech prior to qualifying, qualifying races, and/or “A” main events, at the

discretion of CNS track officials. No tools will be allowed into the pre-race technical inspection area. This will

include any types of lifting devices. Additionally, no one will be allowed to physically lift any race car in an

attempt to “set the car on the shocks.” Please prepare your car in your pit area or before the car enters the

inspection area. In the event that your race car fails to pass pre-race tech you will be allowed to leave the tech

area and fix the discrepancy and return to the end of the line. However, you will forfeit your original starting

position and be lined up in the rear of your next race.

It is very important that you come to tech ready to race. Please refer to your respective rules and be aware that

no grace should be expected from a track official. When a race car is on the scales, all crew members will be

expected to step far enough away from the car so that the weights can be accurately measured. The driver will

be expected to sit in a normal driving position, steering wheel in place, with their helmet in their lap. After a race

vehicle has passed the scales only one crew member is allowed with the Driver up to the start of the barriers. It is

highly recommended that the Driver stay in their car / truck and ready to enter the track.

RACE PROCEDURES:

Race event start and restarting procedures:

All competitors must maintain a nose to tail formation with no weaving or tire warming / scrubbing after the one

to go signal has been given at the flag stand. No brake checking or erratic starting is allowed and may subject the

offender to loss of starting position. Pace car speed must be maintained until the green flag is displayed by the

flagman. For all original starts, the flagman starts the race at the start line in turn 4. The pole setter and number 2

position competitor will be as close to nose to nose as possible with the pole setter in front of number 2 competitor

no more than a fender length at the start line. The remainder of the field shall be nose to tail, double file formation



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at pace car speed. The full field of competitors may not fall out of line to the inside or outside line until they are

through turn 1 (No three wide or four wide into turn 1).

For feature races: except the figure-eight division:

All restarts will be in double file formation with the same starting procedure as original starts. Feature event

double file restarting procedures will allow the leader of the event at the time of the caution to choose between

the inside or outside line. Position number two will be set by that competitor taking the opposite line of the leader.

The rest of the lineup will be set according to running order with odd positions on the inside and even positions

on the outside. Double file restarts will be conducted throughout entire events. The figure 8 division will not

restart double file in any events.

FLAG DEFINITIONS:

GREEN Signifies the START OR RESTART OF A RACE:

When the yellow light goes out during the parade lap, the drivers should anticipate the green flag on the next

lap. All vehicles must be nose to tail, double file and hold the pace car speed until the flag is thrown. Acceleration

begins at the stripe in turn four and drivers are not to pass until the start finish line. Any vehicle jumping positions

or holding up the race will be sent to the rear of the field. If the yellow flag comes out after the green flag has

been thrown and the first lap has not been completed, an original restart is required less the vehicles involved or

penalized. Vehicles may be allowed onto the racing surface from the track entrance during green flag laps by

direction of turn four CNS officials only. All vehicles must take the original green flag to compete in any

event. See starting and restarting procedures.

YELLOW Signifies a CAUTION / SLOW DOWN IMMEDIATELY:

No racing to the yellow flag & No passing allowed. Hold your position. Yellow Flag laps will not count. (Unless

specified for special events) The re-start line-up will be determined from the last completed green flag lap. Two

cars making contact and determined to be at fault for a caution or red flag may be sent to the rear of the field at

CNS official’s discretion. Any time a yellow is displayed within five laps of the finish of any feature event, all

lapped cars will line up at the rear of the field. Any cars / trucks stopping on the track to discuss anything with

officials unless at official’s request, crew members, fans, etc., or going into the pits during a yellow flag, will be

sent to the rear of the field at CNS official’s discretion. Absolutely no one from the pits is allowed onto the track

or infield during a yellow flag.

RED Signifies the RACE IS STOPPED!!!

The race must be stopped immediately regardless of the position of the vehicle on the track. ALL drivers will

be brought to a complete stop by CNS officials. Any driver that has not come to a complete stop immediately

will be directed to the pit when it is safe to do so and disqualified. It is imperative that the flags are followed!

In the event of a Red flag, lineups will be determined by the yellow flag rule. Absolutely no one from the pits

is allowed onto the track or infield during a Red flag. Safety crews, ambulance personnel, and track officials are

the only people permitted to assist at the scene of an accident. Vehicles that are not ready or prepared to race

will be pushed into the pits or infield and not allowed to further compete.

BLACK Signifies to REPORT TO PITS IMMEDIATELY:

A driver receiving a black flag must go immediately to the pits. The black flag will be waved once in a warning

for unacceptable driving and/or vehicle malfunction. When a Black Flag is displayed, a second time, it will

signify the last lap scored for a vehicle, and if said vehicle does not proceed immediately into the pits, the

appropriate fines and/or suspension will be utilized by track officials.

BLUE with DIAGONAL YELLOW STRIPE Signifies to MOVE OVER/FASTER TRAFFIC: Shown to lapped traffic, vehicle will move to the inside of the track allowing leaders to pass by safely. Failure



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to comply will subject participant to penalties at the discretion of CNS officials.

WHITE Signifies the START OF THE LAST LAP:

Once the white flag is displayed, the checkered flag will follow. If the yellow or Red Flag is displayed during

the White Flag lap, the race will be scored according the last completed lap and the race is considered complete.

After the leader has taken the white flag, no attempts will be made at a green, white, checkered finish.

CHECKERED Signifies the END OF THE RACE:

When the checkered flag has been displayed to the lead vehicle, the balance of the field receives the flag on the

same lap. Finishing positions will be paid according to most completed laps traveled in the least time, whether

the vehicle is still running or not.

OFFICIAL EVENT COMPLETION:

All races will be run until the leader has completed the advertised distance or the official time limit is reached.

However, if unforeseen circumstances prevent the completion of the advertised distance, the race will be

considered officially complete after half the publicized laps have been completed by the leader provided

circumstances make it impractical to continue the race within a reasonable time after it has been stopped. Should

a yellow or red flag be displayed, where upon CNS officials elect to end a race regardless of the number of laps

remaining, final scoring will be as follows: cars will be scored according to last completed “green flag” lap minus

cars/trucks deemed to be at fault and/or cars/trucks involved in accident, as determined by CNS officials.

POST RACE POLICY:

□ No race vehicle may be moved under its own power in the pit area after the last feature event has ended.

□ Important note – Immediately following each main event, the top 3 cars/trucks and possibly mystery guests

will report directly to tech without stopping anywhere in the pit area. Failure to follow this rule will result in

automatic disqualification, with no purse or points for that event

OFFICIALS’ PRIVILEGE: Officials may, at their discretion, check any race vehicle at any time. Officials

reserve the right to impound any race vehicle at any time.

ROUGH DRIVING: In the event that a driver causes another competitor to spin, and if in the opinion of CNS

officials, it was anything other than a normal racing incident, you will be penalized. Driver intent is not judged,

only the results. Normally, this means being put to the rear of the field, however, more severe penalties may be

levied for repeat offenses or for extreme cases. This is a decision call on the part of CNS officials and is not

subject to appeal. Any vehicle intentionally hitting another vehicle will be parked immediately, penalized

finishing position, and/or fined. Any driver who stops their vehicle on the track to confront another driver or

official will immediately be ordered to the pits.

DRIVER CHANGES: The replacement driver must be a NASCAR Licensed Driver for the division he /she is competing. Notice must

be given to CNS Officials of a Driver Change, and the replacement driver must be a registered Driver with CNS

(with the proper paperwork showing the Driver’s registration and car number). Any Driver change must be

approved by CNS Officials prior to technical inspection and staging for the Event. This applies to every Division

at CNS; including Trains. Each Driver must be registered in a unique number before competition. Should the

Driver change occur after any preliminary event, the original Driver's prior results will be disregarded, and the

new Driver will start at the rear of "A" Main Event, as appropriate. If a Driver changes cars at any time during

the evening, the number on the new car must match the driver’s registration, and the driver will start at the back

of the next scheduled race for that Driver. Driver receives all points – not the car/truck or owner. Once a race has

begun, no driver or car changes are allowed.



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CNS RULES PROVIDE FOR THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES:

Automatically start at the back, DQ for event, a point penalty, no purse money, monetary fines, or

combinations of the preceding for any infraction of the rules contained in this book.

DQ for event, No Points & No Money, Suspension & up to $1000 FINE.

FOR ANY TYPE OF UNSPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCT, OR ANY ACTIONS DETRIMENTAL TO

THE SPORT. EACH DRIVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/HER PIT CREW. ETC.

DQ for event, No Points & No Money & $500 FINE

For stopping and/or getting out of your race vehicle on the race track, without CNS Officials’ approval.

DQ for event, No Points and/or No Money & $500 FINE

For creating a yellow flag (or other delays) i.e.: parking a stalled vehicle on the track rather than rolling into the

infield, spinning out and backing the vehicle onto the race track, etc.


If a race vehicle requested to go through Tech following any events stops or hesitates ANYWHERE in the Pit

Area.


For any competitor ignoring the black flag or any other flag stand instruction. The Flagman will display the black

flag for two laps ONLY. (If obeyed, the competitor will be scored accordingly)

DQ for event, No Points and/or No Money & $200 FINE For anyone found to be utilizing ethylene glycol (anti-freeze) or similar products are found in any vehicle at any

time. Water Wetter, Motormax or similar at CNS discretion and anti-rust products are permitted.

DQ for event, No Points and/or No Money & $50 FINE

For speeding in the pits, a violation only needs to be witnessed by one CNS Official and is NOT open for

discussion. A second offense will be assessed a $100 fine. Subsequent infractions can result in suspension from

future CNS events at CNS official discretion.

$50 FINE If at any time you oil down the track and it is determined that safety wire was not utilized

Automatically start at the back. DQ for event, No Points and/or No Money

For any infraction of the General Rules Sections i.e.: Car/Truck numbers, vehicles that are too loud, etc.

Automatically Black Flagged

Upon any 2 un-assisted spins during any one event (if black flag is obeyed, competitor will be scored accordingly)

Two Position Penalty for every position gained

For passing on the inside before the Start/Finish Line on starts or re-starts in any event, and/or for running

below the yellow line to gain positions. (When possible, penalty will be imposed at the next re-start; otherwise

it will be scored accordingly at the end of the event.) For a Figure-8 competitor that runs out of bounds,

unassisted, in the “X”. For any competitor who passes to the right prior to the green flag. See start and restart

procedures.



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One LAP Penalty Any vehicle that does not complete a full lap and instead, makes a half-lap by turning at the “X” on the F8

racing track during F8 or Train events.

Two LAP Penalty

Assessed on a per tire basis, for changing tire(s) during any event, that are not flat during a yellow or red flag

condition, tire changes during an event must be approved by a CNS Official

$10,000 Fine, Suspension

For any traction control device found on any vehicle. CNS offers up to a $1000 reward for anyone that can identify

and prove a race vehicle that is utilizing a traction control device.

Lead Ballast $100.00 Fine

All lead ballast must be securely bolted to the frame, painted white and carry the car number. A minimum of a

$100 fine will be assessed for losing any lead or debris on the racing surface.

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:

Rookie honors will be available to Super Late Model, Late Model, ProTruck, Grand American Modified, Super

Stock, and Figure-8 divisions, provided the following requirements are met: Driver may not have competed in

more than 5 Main Events in the specific division he/she wishes to compete in for Rookie honors. You must

declare rookie status by marking the “Rookie” application block noted on the Vehicle Registration Form. A

completed rookie application must accompany a completed car registration form. To be eligible for rookie status

the driver cannot have competed in an upper division, and must provide CNS management with adequate

experience information. If two or more competitors are tied in points at the season’s end, the CNS Rookie of the

Year will then be determined by: 1) total number of Main Event wins; (if still tied), total number of Main Event

second place finishes, etc. respectively, until the tie is broken.

POINTS: If two or more competitors are tied in points at the season’s end, the tie breaker will then be determined by: 1)

total number of Main Event wins; (if still tied), total number of Main Event second place finishes, etc.

respectively, until the tie is broken.

PROTEST AND TEARDOWN FEES AND PROCEDURES:

CNS Officials reserve the right to refuse a protest.

CNS Officials reserve the right to teardown suspect components (to include engines) based on

competition level or any other reasonable observation at the discretion of the Track Promoter or Track

Steward.

CNS reserves the right to seal a suspect motor for tear down at a later date. If at such later date the

engine is found to be illegal, the competitor will lose points and purse for all events from the time of

sealing.

All protests must be filed in writing to the Track Steward, and fees are payable by cash only. See protest form

at end of section.

It is recommended that you allow the Protestor and /or CNS Officials to tear down any item(s) that have been

protested.

Colorado National Speedway provides for the following penalties for refusing a protest:



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□ First Offense of refusal will be the total loss of points and money for that event

□ Second Offense of refusal will be the total loss of points and money for that event and a $250.00 fine.

□ Third Offense of refusal will be the total loss of points and money for that event and a loss of all points for

the season, along with $500.00 fine.

If at any time you refuse a protest, you must pay any fines and be deemed legal before you will be awarded money

or prizes for any future events at Colorado National Speedway. Whether legal or not, 25% of the protest or

tear-down fee will automatically go to CNS, and is not refundable. If the protested vehicle is found to be legal,

then the balance of the protest fee will go the owner of the protested vehicle.

IF ILLEGAL, THE DRIVER MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINE, MAY FORFEIT ALL POINTS, AND/OR MAY

FORFEIT ALL PRIZE MONEY FOR THAT EVENT, and the balance of the protest fee will be returned to the

protester. The illegal vehicle may then be subject to further fines which must be paid directly to CNS prior to the

driver competing in another CNS event in any class. Any driver or car/truck owner whose car/truck finishes that

Main Event may submit a written request for tear-down within 20 minutes of the posting of the finish of the race

with the Track Steward. All disassembly may be done immediately or at a designated location and time per mutual

agreement of protested vehicle owner, protester, and CNS Track Officials. If driver or vehicle owner will not

honor the tear-down, they are automatically disqualified and be subject to penalties outlined above.

The Track Promoter or Track Steward, shall decide whether an issue is worthy of a protest, and if so, shall decide

the protest as promptly as possible. CNS Officials shall inform all parties to the protest of the final decision. If a

certain issue is deemed by officials to not be protestable, the protester will not be required to put up any associated

fee. However, if officials consider the issue to be illegal, protested driver may be subject to fines and/or loss of

points.

□ All Illegal parts found at any time will become property of Colorado National Speedway and will not be

returned for any reason. No exceptions.

□ If any vehicle is disqualified three times in a season, the driver will lose all accumulated Championship points

awarded.

A $100 “Scoring Protest” will be required for SLM, LM, PT, GAM, SS, F-8, and Pure Stocks Divisions only.

ALL SCORING PROTESTS MUST BE MADE TO THE Track Promoter or Track Steward in writing, to have

scorers recheck any Main Event. The $100 fee will go directly to CNS, unless a scoring error is discovered in

which case the fee will be returned to the driver protesting, and the scoring will be adjusted. (NO protests will

be accepted in regards to CNS Officials’ calls; this protest has been added for scoring discrepancies only.) ALL

RACE RELATED CALLS ARE MADE BY ON-TRACK OFFICIALS, FLAGMEN, AND PIT SIDE

OFFICIALS ONLY! Any driver or car/truck owner whose race car/truck competed in the Main Event may file

a written protest within 20 minutes following the posting of the results of the race.

YOU MUST BE WITHIN 5 POSITIONS IN THE FINISHING ORDER OF THE CAR YOU ARE

PROTESTING, EXCEPT ON THE LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON.

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